Mount Vernon, NY vs Turlock, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 46). Turlock leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 36.9 min). Turlock leads in crime level (13.0 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Vernon, NY | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1739) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 71,168 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,799 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $75,511 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 36.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | R+11.0 |
D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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D
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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